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Former US President Donald Trump's platform Truth Social has been denied access to Google Play.
Google claims the platform violates its policies such as physical threats and incitement to violence and thus deserves the ban.
The move makes it difficult for users with Android phones to download the app.
Devin Nunes, CEO of Truth Social, previously called Google "a monopolist."
Truth Social was released on Apple's App Store in February, though its rollout has been plagued by problems.
However, the app is not available on Google Play, where most of the apps for Android phones are downloaded.
Last week, Truth Social's CEO said the decision on whether the app would be available "depends on the Google Play Store."
But Google says it's up to Truth Social to follow its rules.
A Google spokesperson told the BBC: "On August 19, we notified Truth Social of several violations of our standard policies. Having effective systems in place to moderate user-generated content is one of our terms of service for any app to be released on Google Play," they added.
Truth Social is often described as a "free speech" platform.
However, in order for the app to be downloaded on the majority of phones in the world, it needs to be approved by Apple and Google.
The Truth Social platform is far from being a place of unlimited free speech, and in fact, there are many rules about what you can and cannot say.
The platform was founded by Donald Trump and is where the former president chooses to post on social media. Following last year's riot at the US Capitol, the former US president was banned from Twitter and Facebook.
Critics say Truth Social has a problem with misinformation and hate speech.
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The Bulgarian authorities have informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Sofia will temporarily refrain from implementing the statute of the Gaza Board of Peace.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end “very soon,” though he stopped short of providing a clear timeline and warned that the fighting could escalate if Tehran interferes with global oil supplies.
Google Street View cars are back on Bulgarian roads, starting a new mapping tour that will span from March 5 until the end of October.
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked a bipartisan measure that would have restricted President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct military operations against Iran without congressional approval, signaling broad Republican support for his ongoing campaign
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has delivered a firm rebuttal to US President Donald Trump’s threat to cut trade with Spain, emphasizing his government’s refusal to participate in military action against Iran and reiterating a clear stance of “No to
Israel and the United States have launched coordinated military strikes on Iran, marking a formal entry of the U.S. into active conflict with Tehran
Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared that the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed, describing the move as an important instrument for exerting pressure on Iran’s adversaries.
Serbia’s MiG-29 fighter jets have been equipped with new Chinese-made air-launched weapons, marking a notable expansion of the country’s strike capabilities.
The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has ruled that Bulgaria must establish clear and effective procedures for the legal recognition of gender identity, including the ability to update personal documents such as identity cards and birth certificates.
Serbia has implemented measures to limit fuel prices and temporarily halt exports of petroleum products, a move affecting neighboring countries, including Bulgaria
The European Parliament has reaffirmed that North Macedonia must continue implementing the Treaty of Friendship, Good-Neighbourliness and Cooperation with Bulgaria, as well as the Prespa Agreement with Greece, in line with the EU’s Negotiating Framework
Global energy markets are once again under intense pressure as the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to escalate
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